How to kindly reject a romantic advance | Rejection-Sensitivity & Narcissism

This video answers the questions: Is there any way to be kind when rejecting a romantic advance? What is rejection sensitivity? Is rejection sensitivity related to narcissism? Rejection is a common component of pursuing romantic relationships. Because of rejection sensitivity and other factors, rejection can be painful for both the person being rejected and the person who is rejecting.

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